How to DJ Electronic Music (Complete Guide)

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to DJ Electronic Music (Complete Guide)

Section 1: How to Prepare Your Electronic Music

1. Identify Your Songs:

   • Choose songs from sources like YouTube, DJ record pools, or downloads.
   • Consider songs with vocals, extended versions, and the song you will be mixing into.

2. Analyze Your Songs:

   • Use DJ software to determine BPM, key, beat grid, and volume levels.
   • Set cue points for radio edits and extended DJ edits for easier mixing.

3. Prepare Radio Edit Tracks:

   • Cue point the beginning of the radio edit track for visual cues.
   • Identify the number of beats before the song starts to cue points accurately.

4. Prepare Extended DJ Edit Tracks:

   • Cue point the extended DJ edit track for visual cues.
   • Backtrack by 16 beats for the intro section to cue points accurately.

Section 2: How to Do Basic Transitions

1. Basic Outro Transition:

   • Cue point the beginning of the current song for visual cues.
   • Mix the next song during the outro section of the current song.

2. Chorus Transition:

   • Cue point the chorus section of the current song for visual cues.
   • Mix the next song during the chorus section of the current song.

Section 3: How to Mix and Jump BPMs

1. Mixing Techniques:

   • Match the BPM of the next song with the current song.
   • Use jog wheels to adjust timing if needed for synchronization.
   • Blend and mix using volume faders for smooth transitions.

2. Jumping BPMs:

   • Utilize breakdown sections in songs for mixing the next track.
   • Stop the current song in a creative way before triggering the next song.
   • Experiment with effects like echo and vinyl breaks for unique transitions.

3. Bonus Tips:

   • Explore Skillshare for online DJ classes and creative learning opportunities.
   • Practice timing and effects to enhance your DJing skills.

By following these steps, you can effectively prepare, mix, and transition electronic music like a pro. Experiment with different techniques and practice regularly to improve your DJing skills.